Junior Partner Manager

The world of gaming and esports is growing, and so are we!

We are looking to hire a Junior Partner Manager of Brand Partnerships to join us by supporting our North American Partner Management team. We are interested in a team player who is looking to learn and develop in the world of brand partnerships while also being a vital contributor right away.

Come work for the world’s largest esports company.

At EFG, you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in gaming and esports. Each day will be met with complex and challenging tasks that we tackle together. Quick decision-making allows us to create competitive ecosystems that shape and define the nature of the esports market. We value passion and teamwork above anything else, creating a friendly and fast-paced work environment.

Are you ready for a Game-Changing Career Experience?

As a Junior Partner Manager of Brand Partnerships, you will work on a team that oversees EFG’s global portfolio of brand partners. You will work collaboratively with partners, the sales team, and the product and event teams to support high-quality sponsorship programs across global esports events and gaming festivals.

The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who has an attention to detail, an ability to juggle multiple priorities, an inclination to dive deep into the details, and a passion for creativity. They must have the ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbally, and think outside of their direct sphere of responsibility.

This position will be based in the United States and reports to our VP Partner Management.

What you’ll do:

• Support the partner management team on ESL FACEIT Group’s largest global partners by helping implement their sponsorship programs
• Work across global product and event teams to gather information and streamline communication, resulting in successful partnership execution
• Become the eyes and ears of the partnership, ensuring that notes are taken for all internal and external meetings, as well as tracking that sponsorship deliverables are  fulfilled

• Lead on partner materials - including but not limited to partnership trackers, recap  decks, partnership overview documentation, and more
• Maintain knowledge of and manage expectations surrounding event timelines and deadlines
• Ensure the highest quality implementation of partnership programs through delivery of in-broadcast, online, and on-site partnership entitlements
• Communicate the progress of partner initiatives to internal stakeholders
• Track key account metrics/prepare reports on account status
• Support for both account lead and the Vice President of Partner Management on special projects
• Perform other duties, functions, responsibilities, projects and assist as necessary

What you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or, marketing, related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• The ability to understand complex organizations, identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, and understand/strengthen processes and workflows
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and navigate complex situations with empathy
• Willingness to learn the ins and outs of the esports and gaming industry, including staying up-to-date on the latest trends
• A hunger to learn and a ‘no task is too small’ attitude
• Knowledge of mobile gaming and esports ecosystems is a plus as is supporting brands and/or experience delivering events

EFG  is an equal opportunity employer. We are creating a world where everybody can be somebody. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.